New bill would allow 12-month prescriptions of birth control

Most Idaho insurance providers have a one-month or three-month limit on birth control.

Author:
Associated Press

Published:
4:07 PM MST February 7, 2018

BOISE - An Idaho Senate panel has introduced a Democrat's bill to allow women to receive up to a 12-month supply of prescribed birth control.

Currently, many Idaho insurance providers currently have a one-month or three-month limit.

The Idaho Senate Health and Welfare Committee agreed to introduce Democratic Sen. Cherie Buckner-Webb's proposal on Wednesday. It must now pass a full hearing.

Webb, who is from Boise, says birth control is dependent on consistent use and allowing women to have access to a year's supply will particularly help women in rural areas with limited access to pharmacies.